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Phenix City, Alabama property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.51%

Homeowners in Phenix City, Alabama paid a median $873 a year in property tax on a median home worth $170,300, an effective rate of about 0.51% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#221 lowest of 251Alabama places we cover

0.38%Russell County overall
Median tax paid
$873
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$170,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.51%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.7%
of $50,053 median household income
Owner costs
$1,315/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Phenix City vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Phenix City0.51%
Russell County0.38%
Alabama0.38%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Phenix City$873
Russell County$629
Alabama$788
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Phenix City

At the local 0.51% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$769$64
$250,000$1,282$107
$350,000$1,794$150
$500,000$2,563$214

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Phenix City, Alabama?

Homeowners in Phenix City, Alabama paid a median $873 a year in property tax on a median home worth $170,300, an effective rate of about 0.51% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Phenix City?

About $1,282 a year at the 0.51% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Phenix City higher than the rest of Alabama?

Phenix City ranks #221 lowest of 251 Alabama places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.38%. Russell County overall is 0.38%.